by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 11, 2015 | Faith
I can’t believe I wanted to give up on these, but earlier this spring, when I assessed the state of my weedy patch of strawberry plants, I was discouraged. “Just till them under,” I told my husband. But, stubborn man that he is, he kept a wide strip...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 8, 2015 | Faith
My part-time job at my favorite local coffee shop provides a front-row seat to everyday life. I’ll be sharing a few observations here on Monday mornings. Enjoy. There’s a ring of truth to the words in the “Cheers” theme song:...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 3, 2015 | Faith, Writing
Why in the world would a 60-something chick who has waited through three careers and four children to have time on her hands decide to work in a coffee shop? Because it smells SO GOOD…… No, really. There are plenty of reasons. And when I got up at 6 to be...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 29, 2015 | Faith
Have you heard the story about the well-heeled Italian soldier who went AWOL while heading off to war? It seems that on the path to battle, young Frank had a “vision” and was moved to return to his hometown. On the way, he ran into a bunch of beggars and...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 18, 2015 | Faith
Bull frogs greet me as I stroll past the pond on my way to the cabin. Glub. Glub. They WILL be heard. Song birds and fat buzzing bumblebees compete with the frogs. I sit on the cabin porch at the edge of the pond and take it all in. It is quiet, but oh, so noisy on...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 6, 2015 | Faith
It’s good to stretch yourself, to get outside your comfort zone, think outside the box. That includes picking up a book that wouldn’t necessarily be in your “wheelhouse” — especially when there’s already a stack of favorites waiting...
